Tamati Tua

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Tamati Tua
Date of birth (1997-11-26) 26 November 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth New Zealand
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb; 216 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2023 Northland 62 (40)
2024– Exeter Chiefs 0 (0)
Correct as of 30 September 2023
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018, 2022 Blues 3 (5)
2023–2024 Brumbies 29 (20)
Correct as of 14 June 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017 New Zealand U20 5 (10)
Correct as of 23 August 2021

Tamati R. Tua (born 26 November 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player. [1] His position of choice is centre. He played 1 game for the Blues in 2018 and 2 in 2022 [2]

On 17 July 2024, Tua would move to England as he signs for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership from the 2024-25 season. [3]

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References

  1. "Tamati Tua". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. "Tamati Tua". www.theblues.co.nz. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  3. "Ex-NZ U20 centre Tamati Tua set for preseason in England with deal done". Rugby Pass. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.